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Upcoming Events - ALL EVENTS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
September 20: Silver Knight Information Meeting, 3:30PM (virtual, zoom link below)
September 21: Village of Pinecrest Education Advisory Council Meeting, 9:15AM, (virtual, more details TBA)
September 21: Senior Parent Night, 6:30PM (more details TBA)
September 21: Chipotle Fundraiser for Boys LAX, 5-9PM
September 22-23: Activities Fair (During School)
September 28: Open House (Virtual, Details TBA)
October 4: College Fair, 6:30PM, MPSH Gym
October 6: Teen Talk Roundtable, 2:20-3:30PM, Media Center
October 11-15: Homecoming HOCOween Dress-Up Days
October 11: Financial Aid Night, 6:30PM (virtual, more details TBA)
October 12: EESAC Meeting (more details TBA)
October 13: PSAT
October 14: General PTSA Meeting (more details TBA)
October 15: Homecoming Game, 7:30PM @Tropical Park vs. Southridge
October 16: Homecoming HOCOween Dance
November 16: Junior Parent Night, 6:30PM (virtual, more details TBA)
December 4: Senior Photo Session Deadline for Yearbook Inclusion
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PTSA MEMBERSHIP
The 2021-2022 Annual Love Our Panthers Membership Drive is now OPEN! Please join and support PTSA today. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. This year we are aiming for 100% participation! All proceeds go back to the students and our school.
Click here for more information.
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Senior Parent Night
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Mu Alpha Theta FREE Math Tutoring |
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Teen Talk Round Table
All students are invited to "Teen Talk" round table discussions as part of the district's SEL Strong initiative. Topics on mental health & wellness will be discussed the first Wednesday of every month after school from 2:20-3:30 PM in the media center.
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National PTA Reflections Program:
Looking for a volunteer parent or student to coordinate MPSH’s participation in Reflections!
The PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
The theme for the 2021-2022 program year is “I Will Change The World By…” Students should submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
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College Visits 2021 (Subject to Change):
Panthers! These are huge opportunities to learn more about schools you may be interested in. You must register on Scoir. Organized by our CAP Advisor, Linda Dwyer. Make sure you follow her new account on IG: @MiamiPalmettoCAP
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UPDATED PSAT Info
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PSAT/NMSQT will be on 10/13/21. All 10th graders will take this test. The district pays for all 10th graders. I will schedule all 10th grade students to take the test. If you are a 9th or 11th grader, you will have to pay $18, should you wish to participate. This is a first come-first served and our 11th graders are given priority.
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I distributed all the PSAT/NMSQT study guides to all my 10th grade English teachers today. 9th and 11th graders will need to come to my office, media center room 2106B and show proof of purchase to receive a study guide and free practice test. Picture of receipt is fine. I also get record of payments-24 hour delay if you are unable to bring proof of purchase.
- Please do not email and ask me to register you for the PSAT/NMSQT test. This is something that you will have to pay online on our OSP payment platform found in the student/parent portal. I will assign you a test once you pay. ONLY students who are in 9th and 11th grade will need to pay for it. I will make sure to schedule all 10th graders- they DO NOT pay.
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11th graders can start paying on 9/9/21 through 9/24/21 (midnight). Make sure that you pay ASAP on the first week because on the second week, I will open the payment to 9th graders. First come first served.
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9th graders can start paying on 9/19/21 through 9/24/21 (midnight). First come first served.
- If you are unable to pay by credit card through our OSP system (Online Student Payment), then you will need to pay in cash. You will need to go to the treasurer's office in the main office, room 1102, ext:2330.
- Treasurer office time= Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM-12:30 PM. Closed on Fridays.
- OSP payments= go to your student or parent portal, click on apps/services, click on OSP and look for either PSAT 11TH grade or PSAT 9TH grade
- 9th and 11th graders will need to come to my office, media center room 2106B and show proof of purchase to receive a study guide and free practice test.
- 10TH graders- If I do not schedule you to take the PSAT/NMSQT, you MUST CONTACT ME! I might have missed you, so please contact me if you are not in my list. The list will be given to ALL teachers- especially the ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS teachers. List will be out in about three weeks.
- Schedules are not posted yet. Give me three weeks until I receive payments for room scheduling. Students will be informed of their testing rooms by their English Language Arts teacher. Ask your English teacher first. 🙂
Alejandra Valencia
Testing Chairperson
Co-AP Coordinator
Miami Palmetto High School
(305)235-1360 x2284
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Important Testing Information:
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
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Fall retakes will take place from 9/13/21 through 10/3/21. I will post schedules on our main website (https://palmettopanthers.org) under IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION. I will also send this information to ALL teachers. Students are usually informed by their English and or math teachers.
- TEST INFORMATION:
- Algebra 1 EOC retakes will start on 9/17/21
- If you did not take or pass your algebra 1 EOC, do not despair. There are several options for you to meet the algebra 1 EOC graduation requirements.
- You can get a 3 and above score in your geometry EOC. For those students who are taking the geometry class this year, you have a good chance at getting a comparative score for the algebra 1 EOC. DO YOUR BEST next May 2022!
- Score a 430 and above in your PSAT/NMSQT exam
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Score a 420 in the Math section of the SAT. (collegeboard.org)
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Score a 16 in the Math section of the ACT. (ACT.org)
- Take the algebra 1 EOC again. I strongly suggest the ACT/SAT/PSAT-NMSQT 🙂
- FSA ELA Retakes will start on 9/13/21
- If you did not take or pass your 10th grade FSA ELA (graduation requirement), do not despair. There are several options for you to meet the FSA ELA graduation requirement.
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Score a 480 in the READ section of the SAT. (collegeboard.org)
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Score an average score of 18 in your Language/Reading section of the ACT. Simply, add both scores and divide by 2. (ACT.org)
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If you have Free/Reduce lunch, you may qualify for a fee waiver for the ACT and/or SAT. You will need to contact Ms. Fair at jafair@dadeschools.net.
- Write you name, student ID, birth date, and reason- fee waiver. Remember that it is first come-first served and there might not be one always available 🙂.Waivers are constantly being offered. Best of luck!
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PLEASE go to collegeboard.org or ACT.org for testing dates. These tests are given throughout the year.
- If you did not do well on your Geometry, Biology, or US History- do not worry. This past year, the district did not count it against you. The 30% was only added to your final grade if you did well or it would have helped your grade.
- FSA ELA and Algebra 1 EOC are the graduation requirements. However, the geometry will serve as a comparative score to the algebra 1 EOC if you get a 3 or above.
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PSAT/NMSQT will be on 10/13/21. All 10th graders will take this test. The district pays for all 10th graders. I will schedule all 10th grade students to take the test. If you are a 9th or 11th grader, you will have to pay $18, should you wish to participate. This is a first come-first served and our 11th graders are given priority.
- I will be posting more information in the next couple of weeks concerning payments for the PSAT/NMSQT.
- All information will be posted soon. Please do not email and ask me to register you for the PSAT/NMSQT test. This is something that you will have to pay online on our OSM payment platform found in the student/parent portal. ONLY students who are in 9th and 11th grade will need to pay for it. I will make sure to schedule all 10th graders- they DO NOT pay.
- 10TH graders- If I do not schedule you to take the PSAT/NMSQT, you MUST CONTACT ME! I might have missed you, so please contact me if you are not in my list. The list will be given to ALL teachers- especially the ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS teachers.
All of these dates have REGISTRATION DEADLINES! Check website for dates. Best of luck everyone!
Alejandra Valencia
Testing Chairperson
Co-AP Coordinator
Miami Palmetto High School
(305)235-1360 x2284
avalencia@dadeschools.net
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Interested in Finding Out More About the Silver Knight Award Process?
There will be a meeting for interested students on zoom, Sept. 20th at 3:30PM:
Topic: Silver Knight Informational Meeting
Time: Sep 20, 2021 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Yearbook & School Photo Info: |
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Yearbook Senior Ads For Sale
Discounted pricing until October 28th!
If you need further information or assistance on yearbook related matters, please contact Arlene Huffman, Yearbook Advisor, at:a.huffman.thepalmecho@gmail.com
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Senior Portrait Reminder
Seniors:
In order to be included in this year’s yearbook, you MUST book your session by DECEMBER 4th, 2021.
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Panthers Lacrosse Fall Ball: |
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GET YOUR PALMETTO SPIRIT WEAR:
NEW DESIGNS! The PTSA's online store, Sharingwear.org, has launched three new designs that are available in several colors and lots of different shirt styles (t-shirts, v-necks, long sleeve t's, hoodies, joggers, etc.).
Sharingwear.org is a charitable organization founded and operated by Palmetto High students. Designs can be purchased in multiple clothing styles and some designs are available in multiple colors. Orders are custom printed and usually take 2-3 weeks for delivery. All profits from Sharingwear's Palmetto Senior Online Store are shared 50% with the Palmetto Senior PTSA and 50% with Sharingwear's Charity of the Month. Please visit SharingWear.org to stock up on clothes for this year!
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Pinecrest Youth Advisory Council’s YOUth Series: College Interviews 101
Free and open to all youth!
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Village of Pinecrest’s Education Advisory Council Meeting |
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Pinecrest People Mover:
The Pinecrest People Mover schedule is now available. Stop locations and pick-up times can be found here: https://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/our-village/pinecrest-people-mover
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MDCPS Parent Academy Webinars: |
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FREE Tutoring through Miami-Dade Public Library System:
The Miami-Dade Public Library System has two programs to help students academically, and best of all they are FREE. live, and interactive:
“Help your child have a successful school year with the Miami‑Dade Public Library System’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free, 30‑minute one‑on‑one virtual tutoring sessions with certified teachers are available on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. ‑ 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. to all K‑12 students who reside in Miami‑Dade County. Tutoring is available in reading and math. To participate, please submit a tutoring appointment request for your child/ren each week. To maximize learning, a computer or laptop with Internet access and a working camera and microphone is required.”
Very soon, MDPL will be rolling out a program in which we circulate laptops to take home that will include internet access. It’s a CAREs Act grant.
Tutoring.com is normally a paid service through The Princeton Review, but is free for students with a library card (easy to get- see below).
“Experts help you with homework, study for tests and write essays from noon to midnight daily.” The student can have typing or voice chat. They can request a specific tutor that they have worked with before or take a random tutor. The entire interaction is recorded and the student can put the transcript into a personal virtual locker. They can email it to their teacher or refer to it in the future.
Other Notes:
If they have any issues with logging on to any of the resources, customercare@mdpls.org can resolve problems from M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-6pm.
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THANK YOU PTSA Sponsors! As of 9/9:
More information about Sponsorship for families and businesses can be found here.
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Have Something You Want to Share?
If there is something you would like to share in the MPSH weekly e-blast, please email KatieLAbbott@comcast.net by the end of the school day every Friday.
PLEASE FORWARD this email to any new parents who may not be receiving it yet.
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